Counselling (X09) - Foundation Degree

Open University

The value of counselling in improving wellbeing and quality of life is increasingly recognised. From everyday worries to serious mental health issues like chronic anxiety and depression, counsellors and psychotherapists are helping us cope. This foundation degree, developed in partnership with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), prepares you to become a professional counsellor, equipping you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills required to work in this field.**Key features of the course**- Enables you to qualify as a professional counsellor- Combines OU knowledge-based modules with work-based learning at a local college or other learning provider - If you already have the required CPCAB qualifications, you can top up to the foundation degree by studying just the OU theory modules- Builds a solid foundation for further study

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